And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to

those who are the called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

- AUGUST 8 -

GOD IS IN IT WITH YOU

Do you feel misunderstood and forsaken by the people you love? Have you been falsely
accused and stripped of everything, without a dime to your name? Maybe today, you feel
that you have hit rock bottom and you wonder if you can ever rise again.

Joseph, who was sold by his brothers into slavery (see Genesis 37:28), went through all
these experiences and emotions. Still, he was conscious that God was in it with him every
step of the way. Though his life was a “mess,” he believed that it was not an accident.
Though the things that were happening to him were not good, he believed that God was
making all things work together for his good. And it was indeed so—Joseph eventually rose
to occupy the most powerful position in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh (see Genesis 41:40).

Probably, this consciousness that God was in it with him was the reason he forgave his
brothers when he met them again later in his life. Joseph told them, “But now, do not
therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me
before you to preserve life” (Genesis 45:5).

So like Joseph, whatever you are facing now, be conscious that God is in it with you. Be
Jesus-conscious. Though you may have nothing or not much now in the natural, the truth is
that you have everything when you have Jesus!

The same Jesus who went around blessing others with 12 baskets full of leftovers, a net-
breaking, boat-sinking load of fishes, and who never impoverished anybody, will empower
you to succeed in life. The same Jesus who went about doing good will cause good to
explode in your life. The same Jesus who went about healing the sick and never giving
anyone sickness will keep you in divine health and protect you from harm.

Beloved because “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8),
as He was with Joseph, He is with you right now. And He will empower you to live the high
life—the abundant life in which you will see God’s promises manifest!